India's hidden crisis of sexual violence against boys
The sexual abuse of male children is a taboo topic that is rarely discussed in India. DW looks at the silent struggle male survivors face.
Nigeria: Strike at Dangote oil refinery ended by union
Government officials helped negotiate an end to a two-day walkout at the Dangote refinery after the company was accused of firing unionized workers.
Oktoberfest back on after Munich bomb scare
Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large police response. The suspect was found injured and later died, but authorities found no link or threat to the Oktoberfest beer festival.
Trump's Gaza plan finds Indonesia, Pakistan as Asian backers
The governments of Asia's largest Muslim-majority countries are backing the US president's peace plan. But, amid public backlash, will that support come at a cost?
Germany news: Oktoberfest reopens after Munich bomb scare
Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival was closed to visitors for much of Wednesday, following a house fire and suspected suicide with a potential link to the event. DW has more.
Lee Miller: From surrealist muse to war photographer
A chronicler of the 20th century, from her surrealist experiments with Man Ray to gripping photos from World War II, Lee Miller put her unique stamp on all of her work, as shown at the Tate Britain.
Greece: Nationwide strikes disrupts services across country
Protesters are striking against new proposed labor laws that would allow firms to seek 13-hour working days.
Are Volkswagen's EVs made with African conflict minerals?
The German carmaker requires substantial amounts of minerals for its transition to electric vehicles. But new research by DW shows that some of Africa's most notorious smelters are part of Volkswagen's supply chain.
'Chunk' wins Fat Bear Week 2025 award in Alaska
The bulky brown bear from Alaska won the online competition by more than 30,000 votes despite a broken jaw impeding his pre-hibernation gorging. Voters also apparently forgave and forgot last year's infanticide.
European leaders in Denmark talk drones, Ukraine funding
European leaders meeting in Denmark are discussing how best to counter drones after mysterious flights in the Nordic country. Ways to fund Kyiv amid the Russian invasion will also be a focus at the meeting. DW has more.
Study: How October 7 changed Jewish life in Germany
A new study reveals that the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel significantly impacted the everyday lives of Jews and Israelis in Germany. The authors of the report are urging more protection against discrimination.
Can the US achieve cervical cancer herd immunity?
The human papillomavirus (HPV) is responsible for at least 95% of the 660,000 cervical cancer diagnoses globally. But US research shows the tremendous impact of ongoing vaccine programs.
Nepal: New 2-year-old girl chosen as Living Goddess
Kumaris are chosen between the ages of 2 and 4 years old and live mostly in isolation within the temple until puberty.
Germany news: Oktoberfest on hold after bomb threat
Germany's world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival is closed until the evening as police look into a bomb threat. Munich authorities earlier linked the festival site to a private house fire. DW has the latest.
'Alternative Nobel Prize' goes to Pacific climate activists
A student group that took the issue of climate justice to the world's top court has received a prestigious award for its work. Activists from Myanmar, Sudan and Taiwan were also honored with the Right Livelihood prize.
Munich police deployed after explosions, probe underway
Explosions and a fire at a detached house in northern Munich triggered a large response. The suspect was found injured and later died, with police investigating links to the city's Oktoberfest venue.
Indonesia school collapse: Over 90 students still trapped
Indonesia's disaster management agency said at least six children are still alive under the rubble, as workers race against time to save lives.
Women's football: What escalating transfer records mean
The women's football transfer record was broken four times in two months this year and has risen almost 600% since 2019. It reflects a growing commercial relevance but poses issues for some, including the Bundesliga.
FBI's Kash Patel gifts New Zealand officials illegal firearms
Patel gave the firearms during a visit to the Pacific island country earlier this year. New Zealand has strict rules on weapons, which have been tightened following a mass shooting in 2019.
NATO chief Mark Rutte tackles Trump, Russia in first year
Mark Rutte was dubbed "Teflon Mark" for his resilience over 14 years as the prime minister of the Netherlands, a relatively long tenure for a European head of government. On Wednesday, he marks one year as head of NATO.
